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Who among the following had been the first unopposed and unanimously elected President in India?
Question

Who among the following had been the first unopposed and unanimously elected President in India?

A.

Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy

B.

Dr. Radha Krishnan

C.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

D.

More than one of the above

E.

None of the above

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Explanation:
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was elected as the first unopposed and unanimously elected President of India in 1977.
No other candidate filed a valid nomination against him, making his election unique in Indian history.
Information Booster:
This election took place after the Emergency period (1975–77), during a major political transition in India.
Reddy had earlier also served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Additional Knowledge:
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan:
Served as the 2nd President of India but was not elected unopposed.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad:
The first President of India, elected twice, but not unanimously unopposed.

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